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The Times repeatedly calls this a farm, but it's really a pig growing factory. Those pigs never exit those aluminum buildings except to go to slaughter.
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
December 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The Times repeatedly calls this a farm, but it's really a pig growing factory. Those pigs never exit those aluminum buildings except to go to slaughter.
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91 days until Opening Day
December 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
91 days until Opening Day
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“the mlb” (lol, lmao even) doesn’t need a salary cap. It needs to reinvest revenue back into the product, player dev, for billionaires to stop being miserable tight asses so it remains competitive. It needs at dodgers, it needs at blue jays etc etc et al.
It does not need the Jonas brothers.
It does not need the Jonas brothers.
December 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“the mlb” (lol, lmao even) doesn’t need a salary cap. It needs to reinvest revenue back into the product, player dev, for billionaires to stop being miserable tight asses so it remains competitive. It needs at dodgers, it needs at blue jays etc etc et al.
It does not need the Jonas brothers.
It does not need the Jonas brothers.
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friends, just like any good monopoly. Considering the level of corruption going on in society right now this one is minor, unless it matters to you. Unless you are a baseball team owner/front office who actually wants to win a championship After all, you shouldn't, it's just a hunk of metal. /end
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
friends, just like any good monopoly. Considering the level of corruption going on in society right now this one is minor, unless it matters to you. Unless you are a baseball team owner/front office who actually wants to win a championship After all, you shouldn't, it's just a hunk of metal. /end
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each other, remember. They are competing with that new Disney movie. They aren't competing to win games. That's just what they pretend to the fans. They are competing for dollars with other discretionary forms of entertainment.
And, then, they are funneling those dollars to their family and 7/
And, then, they are funneling those dollars to their family and 7/
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
each other, remember. They are competing with that new Disney movie. They aren't competing to win games. That's just what they pretend to the fans. They are competing for dollars with other discretionary forms of entertainment.
And, then, they are funneling those dollars to their family and 7/
And, then, they are funneling those dollars to their family and 7/
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want everyone to be the same. Don't strive to be better b/c we need to create the appearance that everyone has the same chance to win, even though some don't want to win. If we take away advantages, we create the appearance. We don't raise the competition. B/c they aren't in competition against 6/
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
want everyone to be the same. Don't strive to be better b/c we need to create the appearance that everyone has the same chance to win, even though some don't want to win. If we take away advantages, we create the appearance. We don't raise the competition. B/c they aren't in competition against 6/
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McDonald's franchises are not in competition with each other. They compete with Starbucks, Subway, KFC, and Domino's.
And, then there's the corruption. Imagine being a local team owner that wants to do something different - maybe make your team better. MLB doesn't want you to be better. They 5/
And, then there's the corruption. Imagine being a local team owner that wants to do something different - maybe make your team better. MLB doesn't want you to be better. They 5/
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
McDonald's franchises are not in competition with each other. They compete with Starbucks, Subway, KFC, and Domino's.
And, then there's the corruption. Imagine being a local team owner that wants to do something different - maybe make your team better. MLB doesn't want you to be better. They 5/
And, then there's the corruption. Imagine being a local team owner that wants to do something different - maybe make your team better. MLB doesn't want you to be better. They 5/
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competition with each other according to MLB. They each have their approved regional jurisdiction (sorry Iowa). They are in competition with Paramount/Showtime/CBS, Disney/ABC, the NFL and other forms of entertainment. It would not surprise me for MLB to try to nationalize its broadcasting too. 4/
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
competition with each other according to MLB. They each have their approved regional jurisdiction (sorry Iowa). They are in competition with Paramount/Showtime/CBS, Disney/ABC, the NFL and other forms of entertainment. It would not surprise me for MLB to try to nationalize its broadcasting too. 4/
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identical. Including that McDonalds sets the uniforms, chooses to buy Coca-Cola products, etc. Here, MLB wants to select this one company owned by the uncle of one of its chief lieutenants. And, that uncle wills deliver Coca-Cola products to all of the franchises. Those franchises are not in 3/
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
identical. Including that McDonalds sets the uniforms, chooses to buy Coca-Cola products, etc. Here, MLB wants to select this one company owned by the uncle of one of its chief lieutenants. And, that uncle wills deliver Coca-Cola products to all of the franchises. Those franchises are not in 3/
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quality. Same expected physical store. But, the franchise owner gets a portion of the revenues, other revenues go up the chain to corporate. It costs more to buy a franchise in NYC than in Baltimore or Kansas City and the expected revenues are higher there as well. But, everything else is 2/
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
quality. Same expected physical store. But, the franchise owner gets a portion of the revenues, other revenues go up the chain to corporate. It costs more to buy a franchise in NYC than in Baltimore or Kansas City and the expected revenues are higher there as well. But, everything else is 2/
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Bradford, once again getting a big story ahead of the sanctioned and affiliated media (b/c he's doing the hard work).
In this one, it sounds as if MLB wants to be the brand, rather than 30 different brands. MLB wants to be McDonalds. All the franchises are the same. Same food. Same expected 1/
In this one, it sounds as if MLB wants to be the brand, rather than 30 different brands. MLB wants to be McDonalds. All the franchises are the same. Same food. Same expected 1/
MLB's tech regulation plans give itself full control over who can do business with baseball.
And I learned an AI scouting firm — founded by the uncle of an exec in Rob Manfred’s inner circle — may win a bid.
Team sources and antitrust experts told me it creates a conflict of interest.
NEW from me:
And I learned an AI scouting firm — founded by the uncle of an exec in Rob Manfred’s inner circle — may win a bid.
Team sources and antitrust experts told me it creates a conflict of interest.
NEW from me:
MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
The league is taking control of the choosing of tech partners, rather than leaving it up to teams; one firm under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.
frontofficesports.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Bradford, once again getting a big story ahead of the sanctioned and affiliated media (b/c he's doing the hard work).
In this one, it sounds as if MLB wants to be the brand, rather than 30 different brands. MLB wants to be McDonalds. All the franchises are the same. Same food. Same expected 1/
In this one, it sounds as if MLB wants to be the brand, rather than 30 different brands. MLB wants to be McDonalds. All the franchises are the same. Same food. Same expected 1/
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Morgan Sword, EVP of baseball ops, is the nephew of the AI firm's CEO. MLB said Sword recused himself from his unc's firm's evaluation, but sources I spoke to were concerned about MLB's motives and selection process. frontofficesports.com/mlb-scouting...
!["In a world where that [deal] happens, it would be very disappointing," said one team executive who attended the closed-door meeting. "It would mean the commissioner's office isn't making decisions to
help its clubs, but to help its preferred vendors."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bzdhz7pkz6zbp2b5zus32hoy/bafkreiaha4ghirmfjfpz5mcruqxz2inylolzndxzfsexn7vpq7swpqfica@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Morgan Sword, EVP of baseball ops, is the nephew of the AI firm's CEO. MLB said Sword recused himself from his unc's firm's evaluation, but sources I spoke to were concerned about MLB's motives and selection process. frontofficesports.com/mlb-scouting...
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not just any exec - Morgan Sword is one of the most powerful people in the Commissioner's Office. And now MLB is trying to force teams to buy from his uncle.
MLB's tech regulation plans give itself full control over who can do business with baseball.
And I learned an AI scouting firm — founded by the uncle of an exec in Rob Manfred’s inner circle — may win a bid.
Team sources and antitrust experts told me it creates a conflict of interest.
NEW from me:
And I learned an AI scouting firm — founded by the uncle of an exec in Rob Manfred’s inner circle — may win a bid.
Team sources and antitrust experts told me it creates a conflict of interest.
NEW from me:
MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
The league is taking control of the choosing of tech partners, rather than leaving it up to teams; one firm under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.
frontofficesports.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
not just any exec - Morgan Sword is one of the most powerful people in the Commissioner's Office. And now MLB is trying to force teams to buy from his uncle.
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If you're a baseball type, you need to read this outstanding reporting on MLB's attempt to regulate ALL of the data the league has -- from the majors, to the minors and down to high school & showcase events. 👀
December 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you're a baseball type, you need to read this outstanding reporting on MLB's attempt to regulate ALL of the data the league has -- from the majors, to the minors and down to high school & showcase events. 👀
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December 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today is the last day to get BP360, our annual book/shirt/subscription promotion. It's also the last day to lock in our current rates before our price changes go into effect in 2026. It's a great last-minute gift, and a great way to support independent media.
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as we learned from the ass in the jackpot incident, one way to ensure everyone sees something is by trying to scrub it from the internet
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
as we learned from the ass in the jackpot incident, one way to ensure everyone sees something is by trying to scrub it from the internet
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crazy that bari weiss turned out to be as full of shit as every person capable of critical thinking already knew she was
December 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
crazy that bari weiss turned out to be as full of shit as every person capable of critical thinking already knew she was
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Imagine being an actual journalist and having your bosses pull a newsworthy story because it was harmful to the Emperor.
Let's see if anyone resigns in protest this week. I'm not holding my breath.
Let's see if anyone resigns in protest this week. I'm not holding my breath.
December 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Imagine being an actual journalist and having your bosses pull a newsworthy story because it was harmful to the Emperor.
Let's see if anyone resigns in protest this week. I'm not holding my breath.
Let's see if anyone resigns in protest this week. I'm not holding my breath.
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Here's the twist:
The last section of the bill would FORCE GOP LEADERSHIP IN BOTH THE HOUSE & SENATE TO TAKE UP A SIMILAR BILL NEXT SUMMER.
tl;dr: Vulnerable House GOP members are PISSED OFF at Mike Johnson & John Thune for letting them twist in the wind on the ACA tax credit issue.
The last section of the bill would FORCE GOP LEADERSHIP IN BOTH THE HOUSE & SENATE TO TAKE UP A SIMILAR BILL NEXT SUMMER.
tl;dr: Vulnerable House GOP members are PISSED OFF at Mike Johnson & John Thune for letting them twist in the wind on the ACA tax credit issue.
📣 HOPE in a half shell? 22 Dems, 16 GOP House members come up w/last-minute "Common Ground" #ACA tax credit bill:
acasignups.net/25/12/10/hop...
acasignups.net/25/12/10/hop...
HOPE in a Half Shell: 22 Dems, 16 GOP House members come up w/last-minute "Common Ground" tax credit bill
OK, I know I said I wasn't gonna do a deep dive into any more last-ditch GOP bills ahead of tomorrow's big Senate vote, but this one looks intriguing...but not just for the reasons you might think. Ea...
acasignups.net
December 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Here's the twist:
The last section of the bill would FORCE GOP LEADERSHIP IN BOTH THE HOUSE & SENATE TO TAKE UP A SIMILAR BILL NEXT SUMMER.
tl;dr: Vulnerable House GOP members are PISSED OFF at Mike Johnson & John Thune for letting them twist in the wind on the ACA tax credit issue.
The last section of the bill would FORCE GOP LEADERSHIP IN BOTH THE HOUSE & SENATE TO TAKE UP A SIMILAR BILL NEXT SUMMER.
tl;dr: Vulnerable House GOP members are PISSED OFF at Mike Johnson & John Thune for letting them twist in the wind on the ACA tax credit issue.
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With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
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I was texted the left a bit ago by someone who supports Crockett.
I responded with the picture on the right & informing them that’s who the guy talking is.
I forwarded her the fundraising link to give to another friend of hers’ who is enthusiastically supporting Rep Crockett yesterday. 🤷♂️
I responded with the picture on the right & informing them that’s who the guy talking is.
I forwarded her the fundraising link to give to another friend of hers’ who is enthusiastically supporting Rep Crockett yesterday. 🤷♂️
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I was texted the left a bit ago by someone who supports Crockett.
I responded with the picture on the right & informing them that’s who the guy talking is.
I forwarded her the fundraising link to give to another friend of hers’ who is enthusiastically supporting Rep Crockett yesterday. 🤷♂️
I responded with the picture on the right & informing them that’s who the guy talking is.
I forwarded her the fundraising link to give to another friend of hers’ who is enthusiastically supporting Rep Crockett yesterday. 🤷♂️
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this can’t be great for antimicrobial resistance
now we have dr drew pitching a cold & flu kit on ESPN 2 that includes ivermectin FFS
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
this can’t be great for antimicrobial resistance
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Antibiotics and an anti-parasitic to treat colds and influenza viruses, eh? Lovely.
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Antibiotics and an anti-parasitic to treat colds and influenza viruses, eh? Lovely.
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Updated FA Matrix with Díaz and Schwarber
2025-26 MLB Matrices
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December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Updated FA Matrix with Díaz and Schwarber
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